Sensors, telemetry, GPS
Detect, measure and track aspects like equipment location, air/room temperature, process speed, moisture levels, movement, light, etc
Robotics and biomechanics
Automate routine or dangerous tasks, improve precision, and support or enrich human activities
3D and laser printing
Print materials, prototypes or products on demand, to reduce waste, time and storage space
Cloud computing, digital data and online databases or networks
Store data online, enable virtual networks, create digital services, share knowledge
Biotechnology and genomics
Develop advanced materials, healthcare solutions and innovative processes for agriculture, food and other industries
Virtual/Augmented reality
Enhance real-world experiences or introduce new ones, reducing need to travel for training, meetings or other purposes
Process modelling software
Simulate business, manufacturing or natural processes to identify inefficiencies and prototype potential solutions
Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, image recognition
Recognize patterns in data, interpret them and improve processes, products and services
Internet of Things (IoT)
Connect devices to the internet, communicate data (such as product usage status, supply levels, location) and use this to streamline processes or improve and customize services
Blockchain technology
Introduce secure systems for trading, sharing info or exchanging digital assets
Nanotechnology
Produce new materials, structures, systems or devices at a very small (‘nano’) scale, to improve eco-efficiency and develop innovative products/systems
Solar power, micro grids and smart monitoring systems
Use and distribute renewable energy and balance load to suit business usage/processes
Drones, satellites, 5G
Capture imagery and gather/communicate data to monitor conditions, manage systems/processes or provide new services
Social media, chat bots, voice assistants, online processes
Engage customers, reduce physical presence, improve responsiveness and service
For examples of how some of these technologies are being applied, see advanced tech in industry.
Clean, green technologies
